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Strategies For Prioritizing Family Meals

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Q: How can we make family meals a priority when we're all so busy? Our schedules are nuts. Whether I'm working from home or go to the office, I often don't finish until at least 6 p.m. Then I have to fix dinner while the hungry crew waits impatiently -- or just does their own thing.

Jim: Let's start by acknowledging that as a working mom with a...Read more

Praise Child's Character More Than Her Cuteness

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Q: Our whole extended family has been doting on our sweet 4-year-old daughter since she was born. She loves being the center of attention and "performs" on cue if given the opportunity. But I'm starting to wonder -- how do we avoid overindulging our cute little girl?

Jim: I'd observe that it's little wonder your daughter "performs on cue." She'...Read more

 

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